Chrysler Group LLC announces new company name - FCA US LLC

Chrysler Group LLC, the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based automaker, announced that it has changed its company name to FCA US LLC.

The name change is effective immediately and follows the naming convention of its global parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

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Infiniti opens new stores at both Westfield shopping centres

Infiniti is broadening its retail approach with the opening of Infiniti stores in two of London's most pioneering shopping and entertainment destinations, Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City.

The car company is joining some of the world's most

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Michael Bettag to succeed Jurgen Langer in the Daimler Supervisory Board

Michael Bettag (born on December 21, 1961) has been appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG representing the employees with effect as of January 1, 2015. The Stuttgart District Court (Registration Court) has accepted a request submitted

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Andrew Roberts is new Director of Communications of Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors has announced that Andrew Roberts will become Director of Communications, effective January 5, 2015. He will succeed Wolfgang Glabus, who will take up the position as Head of Industrial and Environmental Policy at the Volkswagen Group

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Matthieu Lussiana won Brazilian Superbike Championship

The year 2014 ends with another title win for a privateer BMW Motorrad rider. Matthieu Lussiana (FR) was crowned champion in the highest category of the Brazilian Superbike Championship (BRSBK), the Moto 1000 GP class. The eighth and final round was held at

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Skoda produces 500,000th third-generation Octavia

Skoda produced the 500,000th third-generation Octavia. The anniversary vehicle - an Octavia GreenLine in white colour - rolled-off the Skoda production line in Mlada Boleslav. The third-generation Octavia, launched at the beginning of 2012, is in a class of its own and has proven

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Hayden Paddon confirmed for Hyundai Motorsport WRC line-up in 2015

Hyundai Motorsport has announced that New Zealander Hayden Paddon will remain part of its driver line-up for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

The 27 year old will take part in a heightened campaign next season, driving a minimum of nine rallies

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Emily Dymond joins Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Press and PR Department

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Press and PR department has appointed Emily Dymond as Product Affairs Manager, with effect from January 5, 2015.

Emily joins Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with more than eight years of communications

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Renault announces senior management appointments

As of January 1st 2015, Christian Vandenhende is appointed EVP Quality and Total Customer Satisfaction, Renault Group, replacing Philippe Prevel, who will take other responsibilities. He will become a member of the Renault Executive Committee and will

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World preview of the New Fiat Doblo

Fiat presents the New Doblo, the only 'Active Family Space' in the segment able to satisfy the requirements of the modern, sporty and dynamic family which uses it 7 days a week, on work days and at the weekend alike, without limits in terms of space and use.

Available for

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Supervisory Board of Daimler AG appoints Ola Kallenius to the Board of Management

The Supervisory Board of Daimler AG has appointed Ola Kallenius (45) as a member of the company's Board of Management with effect from January 1, 2015 until December 31, 2017. He will continue to be responsible for worldwide car Marketing & Sales. The Supervisory Board

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Heritage Motor Centre's collection awarded 'Designated' by Arts Council England

Warwickshire's motor museum at Gaydon has been added to the Arts Council England's roll call of nationally important Designated collections.

The Arts Council's Designation scheme is a mark of distinction awarded to the finest cultural collections

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Suzuki GB announces partnership with Halsall Racing for 2015

Suzuki GB has announced its partnership with Halsall Racing for the 2015 MCE British Superbike (BSB) season.

Suzuki delighted to confirm that it will entrust the company's BSB effort going forwards to Halsall Racing, competing on the GSX-R1000 with a two-rider line-up

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Arwed Niestroj is the new CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.

There has been a change at the helm of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA). The new CEO Arwed Niestroj assumed responsibility for MBRDNA's workforce of some 300 at the R&D bases in the USA.

Arwed Niestroj began his career

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Five stars for the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron from Euro NCAP

The Euro NCAP consortium has awarded the new Audi A3 Sportback e tron the maximum five star rating for crash safety. This puts the first series production plug-in hybrid from Audi among the safest cars in its class.

The test panel was impressed by the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron

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Hyundai Motorsport announces partnership with Alpinestars for 2015 WRC season

Hyundai Motorsport announced that it has entered into a technical partnership with Alpinestars, the leading provider of performance motorsport apparel and footwear.

Under the new agreement, which comes into effect for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship

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BMW Group achieves worldwide sales up 7.6 per cent with 188,342 deliveries in November

November saw global demand for BMW Group vehicles increase to a new record high. Worldwide, a total of 188,342 BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered (previous year: 174,992 / +7.6 per cent). In the first eleven months of the year, sales of BMW Group vehicles

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MG confirms plan to return to BTCC in 2015; continuation of partnership with Triple Eight Race Engineering

MG confirmed that it plans to return to the MSA British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 2015 with the MG6 GT and continue the successful partnership with Triple Eight Race Engineering that saw MG lift the manufacturers championship in 2014.

"I am delighted

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Nissan starts production of the Nissan X-Trail in Saint Petersburg

Nissan announced the start of production of the new X-trail at St. Petersburg as the company boosts its manufacturing presence in Russia.

The new X-Trail combines the best of Nissan's 4x4 heritage and Crossover expertise to create the ultimate alternative to conventional

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2015 Mustang Convertible begins shipping to US Ford dealers

Ford Motor Company announced that the 2015 Ford Mustang convertible will begin shipping to dealerships nationwide.

"Cold weather may have come unseasonably early this year, but with available heated seats, remote start and selectable drive modes with a snow/wet

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McLaren Automotive expands retailer network in Australia with McLaren Melbourne

McLaren Automotive has launched its second Australian retail showroom with the opening of McLaren Melbourne, located within Eureka Tower, 80 City Road, Southbank. Operated by Trivett Bespoke, the showroom meets growing demand for the brand in Victoria

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500,000th Mercedes-Benz passenger car rolls-off production line in Beijing

The 500,000th locally produced Mercedes-Benz passenger car, an all-new long-wheelbase C-class model, has rolled-off the production lines at Daimler's Sino-German production joint-venture Beijing Benz Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBAC), marking yet another milestone

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GM Foundation contributes US$ 2.875-million to higher education

The General Motors Foundation announced grants totaling US$ 2.875-million to support 29 leading universities and organizations across the country in 2014 through its University/Organization Partner Program.

The initiative provides funding to advance

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JLR India launches Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel Executive Edition @ Rs. 45.12 lakh

Jaguar announced the launch of a new edition of Jaguar XF2.2L Diesel called the Executive Edition at a price of Rs.45.12 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai, Pre Octroi).

"We are excited to introduce Jaguar XF 2.2L Diesel Executive Edition, at an attractive price point. It will enable

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Heritage Motor Centre launches 'DriveZone' for under 17's to learn basic driving skills

The Heritage Motor Centre has launched a series of driving packages aimed at those aged 11-17 who want to learn basic driving skills. Drivezone is a purpose built off-road driver training facility featuring a track almost 1 km long with a roundabout, junctions and other

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Vauxhall's Astra plant boosts workforce as 5-millionth car is built

In its 50th year as one of the UK's most prolific car plants, Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory will produce its five-millionth vehicle, while also preparing for an influx of 300 extra staff to support the build up to an all-new Astra in 2015.

News of the landmark car will be

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Kia Motors UK raises £40,000 for Walton Charity

When posed with the challenge - can you walk to Seoul, South Korea in 14 weeks? 116 staff at Kia Motors UK head office immediately said yes! Armed with pedometers every step was counted in the walk to Seoul.

As a further incentive the company agreed to pay £1 for

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Changes at the top in Maserati North America and Maserati China

Effective January 1, 2015, Christian Gobber will be assigned responsibility for Maserati North America, replacing Pete Grady, who has announced his intent to retire effective March 31, 2015.

Christian Gobber will maintain his responsibility for Maserati Global Sales.

Effective January

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Volvo Trucks announces winners of 'Truck of the Future 2050' design competition

Volvo Trucks has announced the names of the winning entries in the three, age related, categories of the 'Truck of the Future 2050' design competition. They are Luo Tong Sim (Under 11 years), Barry Llewellyn (11-18 years) and Rhys Guy Llewellyn (Over 18 years).

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Renault Group expands its dealer network, opens its 150th dealership in UK

Renault's dealer network is continuing to expand alongside its record-breaking growth in the UK market, in which the Renault Group has posted growth figures outperforming the market rate for the last 20 months. Brayleys Milton Keynes is the latest addition to the network,

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BMW Motorrad sold 7 per cent more vhicles worldwide in November 2014

As of November, BMW Motorrad has sold 7 per cent more vehicles than in the equivalent period of the previous year. 116,463 (previous year: 108,872) motorcycles and maxi scooters were supplied to customers worldwide. As of November 2014, this already puts sales

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DriveNow launches carsharing service in London

DriveNow, the carsharing joint-venture between the BMW Group and Sixt SE, is launching its flexible carsharing service in London. Initially, 210 BMW 1-series and Mini Countryman models will be available for spontaneous hire. DriveNow furthermore intends to add 30 all-electric BMW i3

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Sir Greg Knight joins H&H Classics as Non Executive Director

H&H Classics announced that The Right Honourable Sir Greg Knight MP is joining as Non Executive Director.

Sir Greg, the Member of Parliament for East Yorkshire, has impeccable credentials for the role. Since 2001 he has been Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Historic

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2015 Yamaha Racing watch range by TW Steel

Yamaha announced its continued celebration of the shared synergies of passion, power and performance, as it introduces a dynamic new six-piece TW Steel Yamaha Racing collection and two-piece VR46 collection for 2015.

Naturally sporty in their appearance, the new

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Peugeot and Pudsey coming together to do good for Children in Need

Peugeot and Pudsey teamed up in November to form a 'Dynamic Duo' and through an assortment of challenges have broken through the £1-million fundraising mark for BBC Children in Need.

Peugeot is Children in Need's only automotive corporate partner and the 'Dynamic

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New R&D centre to house 1,300 Bentley engineers, 300 new roles created, £40-million planned investment

Bentley has announced the latest phase in the biggest site development in the company's history. A further £40-million investment will expand its headquarters in Crewe, with a new research and development centre, creating over 300 jobs in the process. This move was welcomed

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Apollo Tyres launches India's largest loader tyre at IMME 2014

Apollo Tyres launched AWL 822 at the ongoing 12th International Mining and Machinery Exhibition (IMME) 2014 in Kolkata. The company also introduced ALT 188 TX tyre with the industry's first traction tread design at the exhibition. AWL 822, used for loaders and dozers

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All-new Subaru Outback & Legacy awarded top JNCAP 'ASV+' rating

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that two of its models equipped with Subaru's unique 'EyeSight' Driver Assist Technology - the all-new Outback* and Legacy* - were awarded the top rating of JNCAP** Advanced

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Five-star Euro NCAP safety rating for all-new Kia Sorento

The all-new Kia Sorento has been awarded the maximum five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP.

Kia's new SUV scored highly in all four areas (90 per cent Adult Occupant Protection, 83 per cent Child Occupant Protection, 67 per cent Pedestrian Protection

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Land Rover Discovery Sport achieves five-star Euro NCAP rating

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating from Euro NCAP.

Discovery Sport features a number of cutting-edge safety features, such as an all-new pedestrian airbag which is a first in the small-SUV segment. This feature deploys from

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Lexus NX 300h excels in Euro NCAP safety testing

The independent crash testing organisation Euro NCAP has given the luxury hybrid crossover a top five-star rating for the effectiveness of its measures to protect adults and children inside the car, and pedestrians.

In the four elements in the test programme,

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All-new Ford Mondeo achieves maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The all-new Ford Mondeo has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by independent crash test authority Euro NCAP.

"This is the most technologically advanced Ford ever introduced in Europe. Through features like Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection,

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Chris Hawken joins Vauxhall Motors as Director, Brand Marketing

Vauxhall Motors has appointed Chris Hawken to the position of Director, Brand Marketing. He joined the company on December 1, 2014.

Chris Hawken brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Brand marketing and Brand communications, roles he has held within a number

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200,000th Mercedes-Benz truck rolled-off at Aksaray plant

There were cheers at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Aksaray when the 200,000th truck built at the facility rolled-off the assembly line. The plant's employees celebrated the milestone together with Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, Member of the Daimler AG Board of Management

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Porsche India launches new Cayenne starting from Rs. 1.04 crore

Porsche India welcomes the arrival of the all-new Cayenne, boasting enhanced performance, a sharpened design and more exciting features as standard. The new Cayenne extends the model's evolving, twelve-year success story as it continues to underline its position

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World premiere of Mercedes-Benz CapaCity L, the longest Mercedes-Benz bus

It is an imposing 21 m long and provides space for up to 191 passengers as standard. It consumes well below 0.5 l/100 km per passenger and has only minimal emissions: The CapaCity L high-capacity articulated bus makes an important contribution towards counteracting

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The first Ducati Scrambler comes off the production line at Borgo Panigale

The legendary yellow container has returned to Ducati. Just six months have gone by since the Ducati Scrambler project was first presented to Ducati employees and the Borgo Panigale plant is now, once again, the focus of attention: this time to celebrate the start of

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Maserati produces 50,000th car at Grugliasco, celebrates 100th birthday

Celebration day has come for Maserati, not only for the 100th birthday, but also for the milestone of 50,000 units produced at the Avv. Giovanni Agnelli Plant, in Grugliasco.

This important result for Maserati was achieved in less than two years. The plant, where the Quattroporte

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Hyundai Motor opens Europe's biggest dealership showcasing new identity

Hyundai Motor has opened Europe's biggest dealership showcasing its new global dealer space identity. Located in Frankfurt, Germany, the new dealership is one of 200 in Europe that will feature the new look by the end of 2014.

Situated close to Hyundai Motor Europe

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Subaru of America, Inc. registers best November ever, confirms all-time sales record

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) continues its record-breaking run with the best November in the company's history with sales of 45,273 vehicles, a 24 per cent increase over November 2013. November also saw individual records broken for Outback, Forester

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